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March 14, 2024

Jon Bourke talks psychographics, first-party data monetization and mo…

A teeny tiny intro as it’s just Bruford this episode [0:00 – 2:38]. Pretty sure he mentions our excellent sponsor overlords though, and . WE LOVE THEM. Jon is then joined by , CEO of and , here to discuss …

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March 13, 2024

Alex Pratt talks ICE success, Barcelona and more; The Gambling Files …

We begin with idle chit-chat between Jon and Fintan [0:00 – 7:43] some of which may involve beautiful sponsors and . They’re just so wholesome and virile! Then the chaps are joined by Alex Pratt, MD of Clarion Gaming, to …

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March 11, 2024

Antti Koivula on Betsson, Finland and more: The Gambling Files RTFM 1…

There’s the usual nonsense to kick off, Jon apologising for not doing an episode last week, that kind of thing [0:00 – 20:30], then the chaps meet their latest guest, the excellent Antti Koivula, legal advisor for Legal Gaming, of …

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Feb. 29, 2024

Charles Cohen explains: it's not 'affordability', and more – The Gamb…

We begin with more small talk between Jon and Fintan [0:00 – 14:00] some of which may involve premier sponsors and . They’re just so hot right now! Another returning guest this episode, it’s the brilliant of Department of Trust …

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Feb. 28, 2024

Melanie Ellis on UK regulatory changes: The Gambling Files RTFM 148

First up, Fintan and Jon talk about some stuff or other, a bit of this and that, plus their benevolent sponsor overlords and [0:00 – 22:44]. Then star guest and UK gambling law scion , of fame, joins the chat. …

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Feb. 21, 2024

Frank's Netherlands update: The Gambling Files RTFM 147

OK, joking aside – this episode, it’s well worth skipping the intro, even though we discuss our benevolent and beloved sponsors and . Jon talks absolute waffle, even going into a race he once organised, and a wedding fayre (that’s …

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Feb. 15, 2024

OddsJam's new CEO Matt Restivo talks training, life and, well, work o…

First post-ICE edition and it’s a doozy. Thanks, Ned*! First up, Fintan and Jon talk about their very different experiences of ICE. Clue: one included golf, socialising and nice dinners and lunches, and one included recording the podcast, editing...

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Feb. 9, 2024

XPRIZO! TESTA! OPTIMOVE! ICE Day 3 extravaganza: The Gambling Files R…

Jon flies solo in the week's third outing, as Fintan responds to Chairman emergencies around the globe in his role as some kind of chair-superhero. I guess his name would be simply, Chair Man. That works. Anyway, first guest on …

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Feb. 7, 2024

RTFM 144: ICE day two, Rob Mabbett, Mel Ellis

Well, Jon messed up and left his car keys at the hotel, which would have been fine but his mic was locked in the car, which is at ExCeL. So a slightly more rustic feel to today's episode, not least …

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Feb. 6, 2024

Reda Seiliute; Stuart Simms; Mark Flores-Martin – ICE DAY ONE with Th…

It's been a banging first day at ICE 2024; the place is absolutely heaving, ExCeL is buzzing and if you're not here, why not? We're doing an episode a day in theory, as our benevolent wonders Clarion Gaming kindly found …

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Feb. 2, 2024

Paul Sculpher returns: The Gambling Files RTFM 142

Helloooooo! First up, Jon shares some of what he’s learned using dating apps, which is useful for all mankind. Then Fintan shushes him before it goes entirely off the rails [0:00 – 14:05]. The guest this episode is the returning …

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Jan. 31, 2024

Howard Stutz on the evolution and future of Las Vegas: The Gambling F…

Jon and Fintan are joined in a star-studded intro this episode – it’s a bit like guest stars coming on Kojak, I suppose, or one of those Agatha Christie movies from the 1970s where it’s got all the big names …

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Jan. 23, 2024

Rank's David Williams on why the UK industry needs changes yesterday …

To kick off, Fintan and Jon discuss salt in food. Yeah, we don’t know why either. Then they talk a bit about , which segues nicely into , because they organise ICE and Optimove are at ICE. I know right! …

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Jan. 17, 2024

Aideen Shortt gives the inside track on Curacao: The Gambling Files R…

If you want the inside track on Curacao, you’ve come to the right place. This episode, the chaps have big news, something different to show you, and much more. Jon’s big news is that he went to see the new …

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Jan. 9, 2024

Lorand Minyo talks Neveli Foundation, and we're back

In this episode, Fintan and Jon discuss the concept of taking a sabbatical (which Fintan is doing) and the challenges of burnout in the workplace (which Jon has done), and getting bad references. They also share personal stories of job …

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Dec. 20, 2023

Tony Kelly gives us the Red Card treatment: The Gambling Files RTFM 1…

In the year’s final episode, Fintan and Jon reflect on the highlights of the gambling industry in 2023 and discuss the controversy surrounding Entain. We also talk about the divisive announcement of Clarion's move and the upcoming ICE London 2024,...

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Dec. 13, 2023

Holle Games' Robert Lenzhofer talks turkey: The Gambling Files RTFM 1…

We kick off with Fintan and Jon talking about stuff, with some things thrown in there too; Chairman School probably gets a mention, it's hard to say for sure [0:00 - 12:53]. Then the chaps are joined by Robert Lenzhofer …

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Dec. 7, 2023

StatsDrone's John Wright talks about business intelligence and data f…

First up, it's Fintan and Jon, with Fintan scaring the jeepers out of Jon with some of the ghostly experiences from his life. WOOOOOOOOOOOO. Then Jon tries to tell the Mayfair Sex Bus story AGAIN, but luckily Fintan stops him …

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Nov. 30, 2023

Germany update with Michelle Hembury: RTFM 134

First up there's some chit-chat between Jon and Fintan, discussing the Sands/Mavericks deal and the comedy ruin that is Jon's personal life. Jon has also recorded – in the style of a professional agency – some new ads for and …

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Nov. 23, 2023

BetSmart's Kirsty Caldwell talks compliance, risk-based approach, aff…

Fintan and Jon talk first off, with Jon realising why dating apps just aren't working for him [0:00 - 16:01] and with some kind words about the podcast's benevolent sponsors, and . Which reminds me, ! Then the chaps are …

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Nov. 23, 2023

Seth Schorr talks Nevada eSports changes, Vegas projects and more! Th…

First off, Fintan and Jon talk [0:00 - 19:47]. Some of it may even make sense. ICE definitely gets a mention, and not just because of corporate overlords and , oh no! Then they're joined by Las Vegas royalty in …

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Nov. 9, 2023

Scott Longley talks Reputation Matters, affordability checks and much…

First up, Fintan and Jon talk nonsense, then pure unadulterated sense [0:00 - 11:57]. Then the chaps are joined by guest Scott Longley of publishing overlords +More Media. Scott joins the podcast to discuss the recent Reputation Matters event, which...

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Nov. 3, 2023

Armalytix's Jeremy Lever talks about frictionless checks, open bankin…

The intro on today's episode is, to quote Ned Ryerson, "a doozy". Jon and Fintan talk about running a bit, as Fintan has a race this weekend; they also get into the socialist tendencies of orca pods, and... well, it …

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Nov. 1, 2023

SkyBet's Layla O'Hara talks about developing Acca Freeze and more: Th…

First up, Jon and Fintan talk about some things, and some other things, while thanking our corporate overlords at and [0:00 - 7:56], then they're joined by the immensely excellent Layla O'Hara of SkyBet fame. You go along thinking some …

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